Business group promotes city

PEEKSKILL - The Westchester County Association's BLUEPRINT project promoted Peekskill on Wednesday as part of its city showcase campaign. BLUEPRINT was launched by the association in 2011 to spur economic development in Westchester.

Cancer research grant awarded

CHAPPAQUA - BioTheryX Inc. will receive a $289,518 grant from the National Institutes of Health to support the company's cancer research. The money will fund a preclinical test in mice for a compound that could treat cancers of the pancreas and blood.

Wenger announces layoffs, merger

ORANGEBURG - Wenger N.A. has informed state officials that it will close and lay off 15 of its employees by Jan. 31 in a merger with a Connecticut location. The company distributes and markets Wenger Swiss Army Knives, watches and fragrances.

Online job fair has 212 openings

WHITE PLAINS - The Westchester One-Stop Employment Center and Grace Community Development Corp. will hold an online job fair from Sept. 30 to Oct. 11 that includes 212 openings. Details at www.WestchesterPutnam

Dog grooming shop opens in Tuckahoe

Kidville comes to Mount Kisco

MOUNT KISCO - A new 6,100-square-foot Kidville location at 145 Kisco Ave. is expected to open in early November. Kidville offers gym, music, art, dance and enrichment classes for children newborn to age 6, a preschool alternative program, and hosts birthday parties for children ages 1-9. A retail store will carry toys, clothing and accessories for children. For information go to www.kidville.com/mtkisco or call 914-458-1909.

Deal brings solar power to businesses

ELMSFORD - SolarCity and Direct Energy have signed a deal to provide solar electricity directly to businesses. Eligible commercial and industrial Direct Energy customers will be able to use solar power with little or no upfront cost, depending on the choice of plans. SolarCity employs 40 people at its Elmsford site and more than 100 statewide. SolarCity also recently announced a partnership with Viridian Energy to offer homeowners discounted solar electricity.

Nice-Pak adding rooftop solar panels

ORANGEBURG - Nice-Pak Products Inc. and its affiliate company, PDI, are installing an 855-kilowatt solar array on the roof of its headquarters in Orangeburg. The project began in late August and is set to finish in six weeks. The system is expected to generate about 1 million kilowatt hours of energy yearly, enough to cover 15 percent of the building's total electricity use. The project is supported through grants including ones from New York State Energy Research and Development Authority under the NY-Sun Competitive PV Program. It also will benefit from the Federal Business Energy Investment Tax Credit. Lighthouse Solar of New Paltz is building the array.

Women's networking event

WHITE PLAINS - The Professional Women of Westchester will host a networking benefit for Support Connection at 6 p.m. Oct. 7 at Butterfield 8, 147 Mamaroneck Ave. Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for others. Attendees must prepay at www.professionalwomen

Health Benefit Exchange forum

WHITE PLAINS - Business Council of Westchester's Healthcare Forum on what businesses need to know about the New York health exchange will be held at 8 a.m. Oct. 10 at the Crowne Plaza. Panelists include Danielle Holahan, deputy director of the New York Health Benefit Exchange; Elisabeth Benjamin, senior vice president of the Community Service Society of New York; and Mike Bodack, senior officer of York International Agency. Register at www.westchesterny.org

Procurement seminar set

RAMAPO - Rockland Economic Development Corp.'s Procurement Technical Assistance Center will offer a free program, "How to Do Business With New York State Procurement," 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at Rockland Community College, 145 College Road. Register at http://redc.ecenterdirect.com

College to host Dominican students

PURCHASE - Manhattanville College's School of Graduate and Professional Studies has begun an educational and business partnership with the Dominican Republic. Thirty-eight Dominican students will live and study on campus, enrolled in Masters of Science programs including marketing communication management, business leadership, international management, finance and human resource management.

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